How to tell if a dog's skin infection is healing?
Mikayla Streich
2025-09-22 01:43:50
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Gently clean the wound and surrounding area to remove any debris.
Your veterinarian may prescribe antibiotics or antibiotic cream to apply to the wound.
Do not discontinue antibiotics for any reason, unless you have been instructed to do so by your veterinarian.
Your veterinarian may prescribe medications to relieve pain and discomfort.
Once a wound has begun to heal, it is no longer as painful.
If the discharge continues to be bloody, green, or yellow for several consecutive days, contact your veterinarian for instructions.
When cleaning the wound, gently massage the surrounding skin to open the wound and promote drainage.
You may see some discharge or bleeding when you do this.
Make note of whether the discharge is thick or colored or a clear, thin fluid.
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